41-29364 Stardust

media-7430.jpeg UPL 7430 Crash site of B-24H-15-CF #41-29364 "Stardust" Code: T9-H. The Lt. Robert L. Mogford Crew (Crew #405) were aboard this aircraft when it collided with B-24H-15-FO #42-52562 being flown by the Prosper F. Pinto Crew (Crew #514). It seems that Pinto, who had taken off before Mogford, experienced engine trouble and tried to turn back to the field in a thick overcast, colliding with the Mogford aircraft. All 20 crew on both aircraft were KIA.

Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom

Object Number - UPL 7430 - Crash site of B-24H-15-CF #41-29364 "Stardust" Code: T9-H. The Lt. Robert L. Mogford Crew (Crew #405) were aboard this aircraft when it collided...

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Robert J Mogford

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-664034
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Henry R Morgan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16088890
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer - Top Turret Gunner

Gordon Otto Sundquist

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16169905
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

John D F Wiard

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-447910
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20, UK 27 March 1944 - 27 March 1944

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466th BG Historian

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466th BG Historian

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Chris Brassfield

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 15164 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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